The EU has designated Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organization due to its violent repression of protesters. This decision, supported by various EU foreign ministers, aligns the IRGC with jihadist groups. Human rights groups report thousands of protesters killed during recent unrest. The EU has also imposed sanctions on Iranian officials involved in the crackdown. Meanwhile, tensions with the US are escalating, with threats of military action against Iran if negotiations on its nuclear program fail. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)